How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

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How often should you rotate your tires? Knowing when to rotate tires is an important part of keeping your car running safely on our Glendale roads. Our service department wants to help you keep your tires and your car in top shape. That’s why we’ve put together the guidelines below on how many miles to rotate tires. Keep reading to learn more.

 

 

When to Rotate Tires

So, how often should you rotate your tires? It’s done differently for every type of drivetrain. Also, dually pickups have their own set of guidelines regarding how and when to rotate tires. Rotate your tires according to the guidelines below so you can keep safe on your Pasadena commute:

How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

FWD Car or Truck

  • How many miles to rotate tires: 6,000 to 8,000
  • Front left tire: rotate to rear right
  • Front right tire: rotate to rear left
  • Rear left tire: rotate to front left
  • Rear right tire: rotate to front right

RWD Car or Truck

  • How many miles to rotate tires: 6,000 to 8,000
  • Front left tire: rotate to rear left
  • Front right tire: rotate to rear right
  • Rear left tire: rotate to front right
  • Rear right tire: rotate to front left

4WD Car or Truck

  • How many miles to rotate tires: 6,000 to 8,000
  • Front left tire: rotate to rear right
  • Front right tire: rotate to rear left
  • Rear left tire: rotate to front right
  • Rear right tire: rotate to front left

AWD Vehicle

  • How many miles to rotate tires: 5,000 to 7,500 miles
  • How to do it: Don’t! Have a professional do this

How and When to Rotate the Tires on a Dually Pickup

Dually pickups are popular with Los Angeles drivers. This kind of pickup is unique as it has six tires instead of four. Follow the guidelines below for rotating tires on a dually:

  • How many miles to rotate tires: 6,000 to 8,000 miles or every six months
  • Front left tire: rotate to rear left (outside)
  • Front right tire: rotate to rear right (outside)
  • Rear left tire (inside): rotate to front left
  • Rear left tire (outside): rotate to rear left (inside)
  • Rear right tire (inside): rotate to front right
  • Rear right tire (outside): rotate to rear right (inside)

Let the Service Center at Subaru of Glendale Help With Your Tire Needs

Is it time to rotate your tires? Schedule an appointment with our service center. We’ll get your tires rotated quickly and have you on the road in no time. In the meantime, if you found this guide to be helpful, check out our guide on how often to get an oil change. We’re just a short drive away from North Hollywood, so contact us today!

 

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